[philaitman]

I was happy with my Shure E2C's and Comply Tips. Good isolation and decent bass for my listening style (Everything from Acoustic to Euro EBM, so quite Diverse!)

Unfortunately the cable has split above the right ear and is getting worse, Out of Warrenty by a long way so I need a replacement.

Max Spend is going to have to be £85 (Including Comply Tips if it's deemed necessary) So whats the reccomendations.

Etymotic ER-6i (or 5i)
Shure SE210
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3 Studio
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 4

Or Others? All advice gratefully recieved and listened to

[Scott_Mac]

Originally Posted by philaitman

I was happy with my Shure E2C's and Comply Tips. Good isolation and decent bass for my listening style (Everything from Acoustic to Euro EBM, so quite Diverse!)

Unfortunately the cable has split above the right ear and is getting worse, Out of Warrenty by a long way so I need a replacement.

Max Spend is going to have to be £85 (Including Comply Tips if it's deemed necessary) So whats the reccomendations.

Etymotic ER-6i (or 5i)
Shure SE210
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3 Studio
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 4

Or Others? All advice gratefully recieved and listened to

For that budget you move up the Etymotic range, I have the hf2's which are basically the hf5 but with a microphone built in - the SQ is stunning, a clear step up from the ER6i i used before - they do lack a little bass weight in comparison but the mid range, top end and overall detail are a league ahead!

Etymotic Research HF5 Portable iPhone and iPod In-ear: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

They come in a small range of colours too - if that tickles your fancy

[Alan_W]

Originally Posted by philaitman

I was happy with my Shure E2C's and Comply Tips. Good isolation and decent bass for my listening style (Everything from Acoustic to Euro EBM, so quite Diverse!)

Unfortunately the cable has split above the right ear and is getting worse, Out of Warrenty by a long way so I need a replacement.

Why not try emailing Shure first. I have found their customer service to be superb

[philaitman]

Originally Posted by Alan_W

Why not try emailing Shure first. I have found their customer service to be superb

I have and recived a polite but solid not a chance!

[Alan_W]

Must have been my superior charm

[pandemic]

I do like the etymotic 6i's, only issue I have with them is the cables feel flimsy compared with Shures. Other earphones to consider would be the Denon ah-c551's (currently use these) they have really good clarity, but probably need comply foam eartips to get good isolation. Also the Klipsch Image S4 seem a decent pair of earphones.